Report: Free-agent defensive end Dwight Freeney has interest in Lions

8:35 PM,
Mar. 29, 2013

Free agent Dwight Freeney could fill the Lions' need at right defensive end.

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Before last season, when he saw his sack numbers plummet as he transitioned to outside linebacker in the Indianapolis Colts' new 3-4 scheme, Dwight Freeney joked with reporters about his new position label.

"You don't have to write it," he said. "Just say defensive end."

It makes sense. The three-time All-Pro and seven-time Pro Bowler at right defensive end certainly earned his stripes at that position. Now, Freeney is a free agent who has been linked with the Lions. ...